Simulation and Clinical Skills Technician, School of Nursing

Acadia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health plan

Dental plan

Tuition discount

Gym membership

Vacation days

Job summary

Acadia University is seeking an innovative, technically skilled Simulation and Clinical Skills Technician to support simulation-based healthcare education within the School of Nursing.

The role combines healthcare, technology, and hands-on learning to ensure safe, well-equipped simulation spaces. You will work with faculty, educators, students, and external partners to align activities with curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Educational background in computer science/programming, engineering, healthcare, education, or related field with experience in tech/health/education.
• High-fidelity simulation lab experience in healthcare or post-secondary environment is an asset.
• Healthcare simulation training is an asset.
• Strong computer skills with hardware, software, and databases.
• Experience with simulation software such as LLEAP is an asset.
• Experience with audio-visual software/hardware such as Vault is an asset.
• Experience with Moodle/Evolve educational platforms is an asset.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and clinical equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain simulation software, high-fidelity mannequins, AV systems, recording tech, and related equipment.
• Drive high-fidelity mannequins, provide scenario cues, and manage tech during activities.
• Provide training to faculty and student assistants in simulated learning.
• Monitor, calibrate, and update simulation equipment (IV pumps, vitals machines, computers).
• Ensure equipment is charged, functional, clean, and ready for teaching.
• Maintain inventories of clinical skills supplies and identify procurement needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment, tech, space and supply issues before/during/after activities.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance, deliveries, work orders, linens, and waste management.
• Assist with setup/teardown of clinical skills and simulation spaces.
• Plan simulation activities with faculty and NPEs before each term; schedule spaces.
• Coordinate bookings for simulation and clinical labs.
• Support clinical skills components of tours, orientations, and events.
• Coordinate equipment training for faculty and staff.
• Maintain term schedules for training spaces.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Safety and psychological safety

Education

Educational background in health/tech education

Healthcare simulation training (asset)

Tools

LLEAP

Vault

Moodle

Evolve

Job description

Position: Simulation and Clinical Skills Technician
Department: School of Nursing
Position Type: SEIU Technician 4, Full-time
Date Posted: October 19, 2026
Application Deadline: November 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Competition #: 26-27-AU
Salary: $61,018 per annum (SEIU Technician 4)
Benefits: Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plan, Telemedicine with Greenshield Health, health spending account, life insurance, optional life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, tuition discount for employees and their dependents, free gym facility membership, 3 weeks vacation increasing with years of service, university paid holidays including winter break closure.

Qualifications

• Educational background in computer science/programming, engineering, healthcare, education, or another related field combined with relevant experience in technology, health, or education.
• Experience working in a high-fidelity simulation laboratory in a healthcare or post-secondary environment is considered an asset.
• Training or certification in healthcare simulation is considered an asset.
• Strong computer skills involving hardware, software, and databases.
• Experience with simulation software such as LLEAP is considered an asset.
• Experience with audio-visual software and hardware, such as Vault, is considered an asset.
• Experience with educational platforms such as Moodle and Evolve is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and clinical equipment is considered an asset.
• Ability to troubleshoot technology and equipment and identify practical solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond flexibly to changing circumstances and make sound decisions independently.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Resourcefulness and a willingness to learn new technologies and approaches.
• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with diverse groups of students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining psychological safety when working with students and learners in high-stress or potentially distressing simulation scenarios.

For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Elektra Papadogiorgaki at [e-mail].

Responsibilities

Acadia University is seeking an innovative, technically skilled, and collaborative Simulation and Clinical Skills Technician to support simulation-based healthcare education within the School of Nursing.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of healthcare, technology, education, and hands‑on learning. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring that our simulation and clinical skills environments are safe, well‑equipped, technologically advanced, and ready to support high‑quality learning experiences for students and faculty.

Working closely with faculty, Nurse Practice Educators, students, and external partners, the Technician will support simulation activities that align with curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards. The role provides expertise in high‑fidelity simulators, clinical equipment, audio‑visual technology, simulation software, and other technologies that enhance student learning and clinical competence.

This position is responsible for ensuring that clinical skills laboratories and simulation spaces are organized, properly maintained, appropriately stocked, and ready for teaching.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain simulation software, high‑fidelity mannequins, audio‑visual systems, recording technology, and related equipment.
• Support simulation scenarios by operating or \"driving\" high‑fidelity mannequins, providing scenario cues, and managing technology during learning activities.
• Provide training to faculty and student assistants involved in simulated learning.
• Monitor, maintain, calibrate, and coordinate updates for simulation and clinical equipment, including simulators, IV pumps, vital signs machines, computers, and laptops.
• Ensure equipment is charged, functional, clean, and ready for teaching.
• Maintain accurate inventories of clinical skills supplies and identify procurement needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment, technology, space, and supply issues before, during, and after educational activities.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance, deliveries, work orders, linens, and waste management related to clinical teaching spaces.
• Assist with the setup and teardown of clinical skills and simulation environments.
• Work with faculty and NPEs before each academic term to plan simulation and clinical skills activities and schedules.
• Coordinate bookings for simulation and clinical laboratory spaces.
• Support clinical skills components of School of Nursing tours, orientations, and events.
• Coordinate equipment training for faculty and support staff.
• Maintain term schedules for clinical skills training spaces.

Additional Information

Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six‑month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore‑mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self‑Identification Form as part of their application package.

The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [e-mail].